The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tumakuru (Karnataka), has released Notification No. ADM-I-144/2026 dated 22/07/2026, inviting online applications for 24 vacancies of Stenographer Grade-III and Typist in the subordinate courts of Tumakuru district. Online applications can be submitted at tumakuru.dcourts.gov.in from 25 July 2026 to 24 August 2026, 11:59 PM.

Updated: 27 July 2026, By NaukriPatra Editorial Team, Officially Verified against Tumakuru District Court Notification No. ADM-I-144/2026 dated 22.07.2026

Quick Answer: As per the official notification, the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tumakuru, is recruiting 24 posts under the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2021 – 10 Stenographer Grade-III posts (7 fresh + 3 backlog) and 14 Typist posts (13 fresh + 1 backlog). Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC or an equivalent 3-year Commercial Practice diploma, along with Senior Grade Kannada and English typing (and shorthand, for Stenographer) qualifications from the Department of Public Instruction. Selection is through a skill test (dictation and computer transcription) followed by an interview. Online applications close on 24 August 2026.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights

• Organization: Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tumakuru, Karnataka
• Post: Stenographer Grade-III, Typist
• Vacancies: 24 (Stenographer Grade-III: 10, Typist: 14)
• Apply Mode: Online only
• Application Start Date: 25 July 2026
• Application Last Date: 24 August 2026, 11:59 PM
• Qualification: 2nd PUC/equivalent + Senior Grade Kannada & English typing (and shorthand, for Stenographer)
• Age Limit: 18 to 35/38/40 years (category-wise), plus relaxation, as on last date of application

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 – Notification PDF and Official Website

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Official Website: tumakuru.dcourts.gov.in

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Overview

As per the official notification, recruitment to these posts is being made under the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2021, and remains subject to the final orders of the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka as referred to in Government Order No. CSE 01 SEHIM 2026, dated 27.02.2026.

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Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

As per the official notification, applications can be submitted only online through the link provided on the court’s website tumakuru.dcourts.gov.in; applications submitted offline, by post, courier or any other mode will not be considered.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

As per the official notification, the number and category-wise break-up of vacancies is subject to change without prior notice. The backlog vacancies for both posts include reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability (Blindness/Low Vision), Scheduled Tribe and Category-2B candidates.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Stenographer Grade-III: Must have passed 2nd PUC (Pre-University/12th) examination or possess a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or an equivalent qualification, along with Senior Grade in Kannada and Senior Grade in English shorthand/typing conducted by the Department of Public Instruction, or an equivalent qualification.
• Typist: Must have passed 2nd PUC (Pre-University/12th) examination or possess a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or an equivalent qualification, along with Senior Grade in Kannada and Senior Grade in English typing conducted by the Department of Public Instruction, or an equivalent qualification.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years. As per the official notification, Government employees, widows, ex-servicemen and Persons with Disability are eligible for age relaxation as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977. Additionally, as per Government Order No. CSE 262 SENI 2025 dated 29.01.2026, a one-time additional 5-year relaxation over the prescribed maximum age limit is applicable to candidates of all categories participating in this selection process.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

As per the official notification, the fee must be paid online only through State Bank Collect via the link on the court website, using Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/QR Code. Demand Draft, Postal Order, Money Order and Challan are not accepted. Candidates must e-verify the payment immediately after making it; applications for which the fee has not been paid will be rejected.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Probation Period

As per the official notification, selected candidates will be on probation for a period of 2 years under the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation Rules), 1977. During this period, candidates must pass the departmental examinations prescribed for the post, the Kannada language examination and the Computer Literacy examination.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

1. Skill Test (Dictation and Computer Transcription)
2. Interview

As per the official notification, selection is made through direct recruitment as per the applicable Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) Recruitment Rules, followed by a skill test and interview conducted as below:

Stenographer Grade-III Skill Test

An examiner appointed by the Recruiting Authority dictates a Kannada and an English shorthand passage at 120 words per minute for 5 minutes each, which candidates must transcribe within 45 minutes on a computer using the prescribed software. The Kannada and English skill tests each carry a maximum of 100 marks, and candidates must score a minimum of 50 marks in each to qualify. Based on the combined percentage of qualifying examination marks and skill test marks, candidates are called for interview in the ratio of 1:5 (5 candidates per vacancy) in order of merit. The interview carries 5 marks.

Typist Skill Test

An examiner dictates a 15-minute Kannada and a 15-minute English passage, which candidates must type on a computer using the prescribed software. The Kannada and English skill tests each carry a maximum of 100 marks, and candidates must score a minimum of 50 marks in each to qualify. Candidates are called for interview in the ratio of 1:5 based on merit. The interview carries 5 marks.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

• Printout of the online application
• Fee payment receipt
• SSLC/equivalent marks card
• 2nd PUC/equivalent marks card
• Senior Grade Kannada and English typing certificates/marks cards (Typist post)
• Senior Grade Kannada and English typing and shorthand certificates/marks cards (Stenographer Grade-III post)
• Caste and income certificate in the prescribed Form (D/E/F, as applicable), for reserved category candidates
• Rural reservation certificate (Form-1/Form-2), where claimed
• Ex-servicemen discharge/release certificate, where applicable
• Disability certificate from the District Medical Board, for PwBD candidates
• Conduct certificate from two respectable persons, issued within 6 months of the application date
• School conduct certificate
• One original photo ID proof (Voter ID/Aadhaar Card/Driving Licence/PAN Card)

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website tumakuru.dcourts.gov.in and use the link provided for online applications.
2. Read all instructions carefully before filling the online application form.
3. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, category and reservation/relaxation claims, mobile number and e-mail ID.
4. Scan and upload your photograph (5cm x 3.6cm, 50 KB, JPG, white background) and signature (on white paper with black ballpoint pen, prescribed size, JPG format).
5. Pay the applicable application fee online through State Bank Collect (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/QR Code).
6. Submit the application and download/print both the filled application and the fee payment receipt for future reference.

As per the official notification, candidates must submit only one application covering all categories/relaxations they wish to claim, and should apply well in advance of the last date to avoid last-minute issues. Once the fee is paid, it will not be refunded or adjusted against any other recruitment. Details such as date of birth, qualification, reservation and age relaxation furnished at the time of application will be taken as final, and no request for subsequent correction will be entertained.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications can be submitted online only; offline, postal or courier applications will not be considered.
• Incomplete applications or applications with incorrect information will be rejected.
• The schedule for the skill test and interview will be published on the court’s website; individual call letters/admission cards will not be sent separately, and candidates must download them from the website and appear with an original photo ID.
• Candidates must appear for the skill test/interview/document verification at their own expense; the office will not entertain any telephone or written correspondence regarding the recruitment process.
• All supporting documents must have been obtained before the last date for submission of application; documents obtained after this date will not be considered.
• Impersonation, submission of fake or altered documents, false declarations, or adoption of any unfair or improper means during the recruitment process will lead to cancellation of candidature and further criminal/disciplinary action.

Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026 FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for Tumakuru District Court Stenographer Typist Recruitment 2026?

The online application closes on 24 August 2026, at 11:59 PM.

2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?

There are 24 vacancies in total: 10 Stenographer Grade-III (7 fresh + 3 backlog) and 14 Typist (13 fresh + 1 backlog).

3. What is the qualification required for these posts?

2nd PUC or equivalent, along with Senior Grade Kannada and English typing (and shorthand, for Stenographer Grade-III) qualifications from the Department of Public Instruction, or equivalent.

4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

Rs. 200 for General/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates; fee exempted for SC, ST, Category-1 and PwBD candidates.

5. What is the age limit for these posts?

18 years minimum; maximum 35-40 years depending on category, plus a one-time additional 5-year relaxation applicable to all categories in this recruitment.

6. What is the selection process for this recruitment?

A Skill Test (dictation and computer transcription in Kannada and English) followed by an Interview, with candidates shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio based on merit.

7. Is there negative marking or a minimum qualifying score in the skill test?

Candidates must score a minimum of 50 out of 100 marks in each of the Kannada and English skill tests to qualify.

8. What is the probation period for selected candidates?

2 years, during which candidates must pass departmental examinations, the Kannada language examination and the Computer Literacy examination.

9. Will individual admit cards be sent to candidates?

No, the skill test/interview schedule and list of eligible candidates will be published on the court website; candidates must download their own call letter.

10. Is this recruitment final, or subject to any pending litigation?

As per the official notification, the recruitment order to be issued is subject to the final orders of the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka, as referred to in Government Order No. CSE 01 SEHIM 2026 dated 27.02.2026.

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